The BEST episodes of Bringing Up Bates season 7
Every episode of Bringing Up Bates season 7, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bringing Up Bates season 7!
Twenty-seven years ago Gil and Kelly Jo Bates tied the knot with no plans to have kids. Fast forward 19 kids later and this tight-knit family, seemingly too good to be true, has a tremendous bond but are far from perfect. As you will see, when you have a house full of 19 children, from ages two to 25, daily chaos is multiplied exponentially, but so are the joyful and poignant moments that life can bring.
#1 - Sun Day, Fun Day
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/25/2018
In anticipation of the total solar eclipse, Brandon gives the Bates kids an interactive science lesson, demonstrating how the moon blocks the sun.
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#2 - Fixin' for New Beginnings
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/22/2018
The Bates and the Paines are ready to renovate; subcontractor Chad works on a fixer upper; Erin provides input on interior decorating; Zach and Whitney make a decision to buy a home that needs some work.
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Season 7 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/29/2018
Gil takes Tori out for special father/daughter outing; now that Josie is working toward her cosmetology license, Whitney takes Kaci Lynn to her aunt for her very first hair cut.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Another Beautiful Season of Blessings
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/12/2018
The Bates head to South Carolina for their annual Thanksgiving tradition with Papa Bill and Mama Jane; Josie and Kelton try to gather the courage to ask Gil and Kelly Jo's permission to officially court.
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#5 - Bobby's Happy Camper
Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/18/2018
Bobby finally makes the big move to Rocky Top, Tenn., so he can be closer to Tori; before he touches down in Tennessee, he stops by a Florida jewelry store to pick up Tori's engagement ring.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Hit the Road Jack!
Season 7 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/28/2018
To celebrate his 16th birthday, Jackson heads to the department of motor vehicles to take his driver's test; Erin and Chad Paine prepare for the arrival of baby number three, Everly Hope; Trace gets a flying lesson from brother Nathan.
#7 - A Monumental Proposal
Season 7 - Episode 31 - Aired 9/27/2018
Kelton plans to pop the question to Josie at her dream destination; Zach and Whitney meet up at the flower shop to discuss final details for their vow renewal.
#8 - Lions, and Tigers, and Bates, Oh My!
Season 7 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/12/2018
Now that Michaella and Brandon have more spacious digs, it's Addee, Ellie and Callie's turn to visit their big sister in Chicago; Michaella gives the girls their first sewing lesson, then they paint ceramics at a pottery studio and visit the zoo.
#9 - Just a Little Off the Top, Please...
Season 7 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/19/2018
After graduating from cosmetology school, Josie lands a new job at a salon; Trace stops by for a trim; Tori and Bobby meet up with Gil and Kelly Jo to discuss their plans to move to Nashville, Tenn.; Erin and Chad spend time with Carson and Brooklyn.
#10 - One Week, Three Babies?!
Season 7 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/26/2018
Gil and Kelly Jo gear up to be on hand for the birth of Erin and Alyssa's third child; Lawson and Trace prepare for their upcoming rodeo performance; Jackson helps Chad with a construction project at Noble Metals.
#11 - A Bundle of Joy and a Rodeo Show
Season 7 - Episode 23 - Aired 8/2/2018
KJ heads to Florida to be by Alyssa's side on her due date; Lawson and Trace head to Indiana to participate in their first rodeo variety show performance and demonstrate their trick riding skills while engaging in some brotherly competition.
#12 - Labor Paines
Season 7 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/9/2018
Now that Alyssa's given birth to her third child, Erin's up next; before her big due date, the Bates sisters treat her to a pedicure; later, Erin's strong contractions have Chad rushing to the hospital.
#13 - Chaperoning Do's & Don'ts
Season 7 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/16/2018
Now that the older girls are coupling up, Gil and Kelly Jo decide to give the younger kids a lesson on being perfect chaperones; the clock is ticking for Tori and Bobby's big move to Nashville, Tenn., and they go apartment hunting in the city.
#14 - Milestones and New Chapters
Season 7 - Episode 26 - Aired 8/23/2018
Since Tori’s left the family nest, she’s desperately in need of a cooking lesson before she and Bobby move to Nashville, so Erin volunteers to give her a few pointers. Meanwhile, now that the older boys have moved on to new careers, it’s time for the middle boys to get schooled on the Bates Family Tree business, learning to cut and climb trees. Finally, it’s a milestone moment for Tori, Trace and Josie, as they graduate from college, and begin the next chapter in their lives.
#15 - Asking Permission and a Big Decision
Season 7 - Episode 27 - Aired 8/30/2018
Eager to move forward with the next phase of their relationship, Josie and Kelton meet up with Zach and Whitney for advice; Tori and Bobby visit Dr. Vick and experience their first ultrasound; the Bates' church outgrows its space.
#16 - The Ring, the Dress and Ready for Next Steps!
Season 7 - Episode 28 - Aired 9/6/2018
Kelton meets up with his buddy Bobby to look at engagement ring settings for Josie; family members lend a helping hand to load up the moving truck for Tori and Bobby; Whitney hunts for the perfect Vow Renewal dress.
#17 - Baby Fever and Proposal Decisions
Season 7 - Episode 29 - Aired 9/13/2018
Kelton reaches out to Gil and Kelly Jo to discuss ideas on where he should pop the question to Josie; the Bates' church undergoes a massive renovation with the help of the ministry group Carpenters for Christ.
#18 - Blue or Pink, What Do You Think?
Season 7 - Episode 30 - Aired 9/20/2018
The Bates family gathers in Tennessee to learn the gender of Tori and Bobby's first child; Kelton works on finalizing the details of his proposal to Josie; over breakfast with their children, Zach and Whitney discuss their Vow Renewal ``to do'' list.
#19 - Seas the Day!
Season 7 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/21/2018
Now that many of the older girls have moved out of the house, it's Carlin's turn to tutor her younger siblings; Gil and the family head to Myrtle Beach, S.C., so the children can meet Mama Jane's side of the family for the first time.
#20 - Eye Love You Day!
Season 7 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/14/2018
Tori and Bobby’s wedding might be behind them, but Kelly Jo isn’t slowing down! She’s finally getting eye surgery to correct her vision. But how will the Bates household hold up while she’s in recovery mode? Meanwhile, tis the season for love, as the family preps for this year’s “I Love You Day” festivities. Will the “growing old together” theme lead to some unexpected costumes? And will the single Bates boys finally secure a seat at the table for the couples’ dinner?
#21 - A Heavenly Honeymoon & A Courtship Countdown!
Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/7/2018
After a picture-perfect wedding ceremony, Tori and Bobby head out for their honeymoon; upon arriving in California, the newlyweds take a romantic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway and set sail for a picturesque boat ride on the Monterey Bay.
#22 - Tori's Winter Wonderland Wedding
Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/26/2018
At Christmas time, the family hustles to take care of last-minute winter wonderland decorations for Tori and Bobby's wedding day; when the big day arrives, everyone is full of emotion, especially Gil as he prepares to give his daughter away.
#23 - Countdown to 'I Do'
Season 7 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/19/2018
Tori has her final wedding dress fitting and she sits down with Carlin to come up with a hairstyle for her special day; Gil, Nathan, and the middle boys get to work on cutting and trimming trees for Tori and Bobby's winter wonderland wedding decor.
#24 - Beach Blanket Bachelorette!
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/5/2018
Kelly Jo and her sisters have planned a bachelorette beach getaway for the bride-to-be; Bobby recruits some of the younger Bates boys to help him move out of the camper.
#25 - Big Decision, Bigger Opinions
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2018
The entire family gathers for a family picnic; Gil discovers some mysterious envelopes; Kelly Jo, Tori and her sisters meet up at Renee's Bridal Shop to try on customized bridesmaid and wedding dresses.